Julie Anne San Jose: ‘I only want to sing’

CEBU, Philippines - Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose held her first major solo concert last December 13 titled “Hologram” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. She showcased a personal rendition of her most favourite songs and serenaded the audience.

Adding glitter to the first Hologram concert in the country were Christian Bautista, Abra, Sam Concepcion, Jonalyn Viray, and Frencheska Farr who made the night even more special.

“Hologram” was a combination of Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce inspired performances. In one of the numbers, Julie Anne showed her versatility as a musical performer. She played her songs “Baby You Are” and “Blinded” on the piano while her holograms played the violin, guitar, and drums.

One of the concert highlights was her interpretation of OPM classics together with GMA Artist Center stars Jonalyn Viray and Frencheska Farr. Their version of “Sana’y Wala Ng Wakas,” “Sana’y Maghintay ang Walang Hanggan” and “Bituing Walang Ningning” charged the audience to a full blast of cheer.

Fans of Julie Anne continued cheering her on when she started to become emotional in the middle of her “Sana Ngayong Pasko” number.

As Julie Anne was singing, video clips of her performances while she was still young in the industry started playing in the background. Her fans were already chanting “Iiyak na ‘yan!,” but only after the song did she turn her back from the audience, and cried.

Julie Anne seemed to have kept in what’s bothering her regarding recent issues on bashing and comparing her to other singers. “Hindi naman po ako nakikipag-kumpitensiya. Gusto ko lang naman pong kumanta eh. Kahit ano pang sabihin nila, ginagawa ko po ito para sa inyo,” she claimed as she wiped away her tears.

This emotional turn of the night only raised the energy as her fans screamed louder to show their love. Julie Anne then put her best foot forward and danced the night away, giving a performance to remember.

Her concert was graced by the presence of GMA executives: Senior Vice President for Entertainment Lilybeth G. Rasonable, Vice President for Program Management Joey R. Abacan, Senior Assistant Vice President for Alternative Productions Gigi S. Lara, Assistant Vice President for Talk, Variety, Musical and Specials Darling de Jesus, Assistant Vice President for Drama Cheryl Ching-Sy, Assistant Vice President for Talent Imaging and Marketing Unit Simoun Ferrer.

Julie Anne was also supported by her fellow Kapuso stars, the Primetime King and Queen Dingdong Dantes and Marian Rivera, Bela Padilla, Derrick Monasterio, Diva Montelaba, Jeric Gonzales, Stephanie Sol, Mayton Eugenio, Gabbi Garcia, Jak Roberto, Coleen Perez, Sabrina Mann, Phytos Ramirez and Empress Schuck.

The singer-actress concluded the night by warming up the hearts of her fans and inviting them to the stage to take selfies with her. (PR) (FREEMAN)